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Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:58:00 GMT

Red light running days could be numbered in St. Petersburg

ST. PETERSBURG ? The City Council took the first official step toward approving the use of red light cameras with a unanimous vote this afternoon. Council members approved the proposed ordinance with no discussion. They will take a second and final vote
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:58:00 GMT

Court censures two Tampa stock promoters

TAMPA - A federal court in Tampa issued judgments against two stock promoters, Robert M. Esposito and Gregory A. King, finding they participated in a scheme to tout penny stocks in a company called Anscott Industries Inc. In the scheme, the court found
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:57:00 GMT

Sarasota plunges into contest

SARASOTA - The Google game is on. A crowd gathered on Wednesday at Mote Marine Laboratory Aquarium to watch Mayor Dick Clapp do something the 66-year-old, retired engineer never imagined - take a dip in a tank full of sharks. Clappdecided to spend a few
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:48:00 GMT

Hillsborough superintendent Elia helps Florida make its Race to the Top case

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Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:28:00 GMT

Lakeland mechanic dies when RV falls on him

An RV mechanic died Thursday when a 30-foot recreational vehicle he was repairing fell on him, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. The sheriff's office is investigating the death of Gerald L. McMurtry, 58, of Lakeland. McMurtry was repairing an RV at
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:05:00 GMT

FCC schedules public workshop on media ownership April 20 in Tampa

The discussion about how or whether to change the nation's rules about media ownership returns to Tampa next month, courtesy of an April 20 workshop scheduled by the Federal Communications Commission at the University of South Florida. The workshop
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:01:00 GMT

St. Petersburg police arrest man on child porn charges

ST. PETERSBURG ? A 25-year-old man was arrested Wednesday on 20 counts of possession of child pornography, police said. Christopher Thomas Vanegeren, of 2531 64th Ave. S, was booked into the Pinellas County jail. He was being held Thursday in lieu of
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:01:00 GMT

Hillsborough red-light runners' sins can be seen by all online

TAMPA - The YouTube video shows cars and trucks blowing through red lights. In broad daylight, at night, in good weather and bad, drivers are barreling through intersections and not stopping before turning on red. In one case caught on tape, one of the
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:52:00 GMT

Tampa man accused of raping 13-year-old Pasco girl

ZEPHYRHILLS ? A 27-year-old man was arrested Wednesday on charges he raped a 13-year-old girl last July. Jonathan Horne of Tampa is charged with lewd and lascivious acts. It is unclear why the arrest is coming months after the alleged incident. Due to
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:25:00 GMT

Tampa Bay Water customers may see monthly bills rise $1.20

Tampa Bay area residents will pay more for water this year if the proposed budget for the region's wholesale supplier released today is adopted in June.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:18:00 GMT

Largo art teacher faces DUI, marijuana charges

TAMPA ? A Largo elementary school art teacher was arrested Wednesday night on charges of driving under the influence, fleeing to elude arrest and possession of marijuana. A sheriff's deputy tried to pull over 55-year-old Luann K. Fernandez of 16604
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:16:00 GMT

Atheists vow to fight on as Tampa council affirms pre-meeting invocations

TAMPA -- The City Council voted Thursday to affirm its policy of starting meetings with an invocation. The action came after a stream of atheists implored the council to end the practice, saying it discriminates against them. The group has been making
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:52:00 GMT

6 Tampa Bay residents arrested in crackdown on food stamps abuse

They used food stamps to buy a dozen cans of Michelob Light, three packs of Marlboro Lights and two Magnum condoms.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:50:00 GMT

6 Tampa Bay residents arrested in crackdown on food stamps abuse

They used food stamps to buy a dozen cans of Michelob Light, three packs of Marlboro Lights and two Magnum condoms.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:50:00 GMT

Tampa Bay area school districts reap $96.2M for construction

The U.S. Department of Treasury and the Department of Education on Wednesday announced an $11 billion qualified school construction bond allocation for 2010. The allocation provided for $6.6 billion of bonding authority to 50 states, including $81
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:17:00 GMT

Hillsborough red-light runners' sins can be seen by all online

Lawmakers weigh cameras' fate 1,056 tickets in first month Tampa prepares cameras The YouTube video shows cars and trucks blowing through red lights. In broad daylight, at night, in good weather and bad, drivers are barreling through intersections and
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:16:00 GMT

Former Pinellas teacher lands top schools job in Irving, Texas

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Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:09:00 GMT

Overturned sailboat reported off St. Petersburg Pier

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Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:02:00 GMT

Blue Angels fly into Tampa for this weekend's Airfest

Lt. Rob Kurrle admits having the jitters the first time he performed as a member of the Blue Angels, headliners for this weekend's Airfest at MacDill Air Force Base.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:44:00 GMT

Largo art teacher charged with DUI, pot possession

Extract not available.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:19:00 GMT

Two 15-year-old girls hit by teen driver in St. Petersburg

Extract not available.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:15:00 GMT

Tampa Bay Business Journal Names Peak 10 a 2010 Best Place to Work

Tampa - :TAMPA - Peak 10 Inc., a managed services company with world-class data centers, is proud to announce that its Tampa location has been named a 2010 Best Place to Work by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. An award celebration luncheon will be held
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:05:00 GMT

Four Bay area stores targeted in food stamp sting

BAY AREA (Bay News 9) -- Three Tampa stores and a Port Richey store were among 15 stores targeted in a statewide undercover operation for food stamp fraud. Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) agents say the fraud occurred at convenience stores,
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:39:00 GMT

Tampa man charged with attempted murder after break-in

TAMPA ? A 31-year-old Tampa man is behind bars after police said he tried to break into another man's home and shoot him. At about 4 a.m. Wednesday, Sheriff's deputies said, Corey Deandre Glover, of 1040 Andrew Aviles Circle, tried to force his way into
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:35:00 GMT

Coalition formed to push for Hillsborough rail tax

Hillsborough County Commissionershaven't approved putting a referendum on November's ballot to increase the sales tax by 1 cent to pay for light rail and other transportation projects, but that hasn't stopped supporters from gearing up to gain enough
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:18:00 GMT

Tampa Bay Water customers may pay more under budget proposal

Tampa Bay area residents will pay more for water this year if the proposed budget for the region's wholesale supplier released today is adopted in June.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:02:00 GMT

Largo art teacher charged with DUI, pot posession

TAMPA ?A Largo elementary school art teacher was arrested Wednesday night on charges of driving under the influence, fleeing to elude arrest and possession of marijuana. A sheriff's deputy tried to pull over 55-year-old Luann K. Fernandez of 16604 Meadow
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:57:00 GMT

Hillsborough County Planning Commission to discuss I-4 corridor development plan

BRANDON ? After two years and more than 50 meetings, a plan to develop land along Interstate 4 from Temple Terrace to Polk County continues to take shape. The next stop for the I-4 Green Tech Corridor is a public hearing before the Hillsborough County
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:33:00 GMT

Next up for red-light cameras: St. Petersburg?

City officials want to install red-light cameras at intersections in St. Petersburg. ST. PETERSBURG (Bay News 9) -- St. Petersburg may become the next city to install red-light cameras. Council members are pushing forward on plans to put up cameras at
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:45:00 GMT

Tampa Bay Water customers may soon be paying more

TAMPA - Area residents should find out today how much more they could pay for water later this year when the region's wholesale supplier releases its proposed budget this morning. Tampa Bay Water, the regional utility that sells water to public utilities
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:51:00 GMT